Senior Heavy Equipment Technician – Oilsands FIFO

Avenue.io Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Full-time fly-in, fly-out camp role

Relocation assistance

Career development opportunities

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Imperial, based at the Kearl Oilsands site in Alberta, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician for a Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) role on a 14/14 rotation. You will diagnose, repair and maintain CAT and Komatsu mining equipment to ensure reliable production in a demanding oilsands environment.

The successful candidate will mentor apprentices, work with operations to minimize downtime, and uphold a strong safety culture while meeting OEM standards.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of oilsands or large-scale mining experience.
• Experience on CAT equipment (haul trucks, dozers, graders).
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills; safety-focused mindset.
• Ability to mentor apprentices and lead peers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on CAT and Komatsu mining equipment.
• Document work, parts, and labor hours accurately in maintenance systems.
• Collaborate with operations to minimize downtime and improve equipment availability.
• Mentor apprentices and promote a strong safety culture.
• Adhere to OEM standards and site safety policies.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Tech

Oilsands experience

CAT equipment

Diagnostics

Mentoring

Team leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

Tools

SAP

Job description

Imperial, based at the Kearl Oilsands site in Alberta, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician for a Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) role on a 14/14 rotation. You will diagnose, repair and maintain CAT and Komatsu mining equipment to ensure reliable production in a demanding oilsands environment.

The successful candidate will mentor apprentices, work with operations to minimize downtime, and uphold a strong safety culture while meeting OEM standards.